Memories of a Memory

Have you ever witnessed something amazing, shocking or surprising and found when describing the event that your story seems to change the more you tell it? Have you ever experienced a time when you couldn't really describe something you saw in a way that others could understand? If so, you may understand why some experts think eyewitness testimony is unreliable as evidence in scientific inquiries and trials. New insights into human memory suggest human memories are really a mixture of many non-factual things.

First, memory is vague. Imagine your room at home or a classroom you see every day. Most likely, you could describe the room very generally. You could name the color of the walls, the floors, the decorations. But the image you describe will never be as specific or detailed as if you were looking at the actual room. Memory tends to save a blurry image of what we have seen rather than specific details. So when a witness tries to identify someone, her brain may recall that the person was tall, but not be able to say how tall when faced with several tall people. There are lots of different kinds of "tall."

Second, memory uses general knowledge to fill in gaps. Our brains reconstruct events and scenes when we remember something. To do this, our brains use other memories and other stories when there are gaps. For example, one day at a library you go to quite frequently, you witness an argument between a library patron and one of the librarians. Later, when telling a friend about the event, your brain may remember a familiar librarian behind the desk rather than the actual participant simply because it is recreating a familiar scene. In effect, your brain is combining memories to help you tell the story.

Third, your memory changes over time. It also changes the more you retell the story. Documented cases have shown eyewitnesses adding detail to testimony that could not have been known at the time of the event. Research has also shown that the more a witness's account is told, the less accurate it is. You may have noticed this yourself. The next time you are retelling a story, notice what you add, or what your brain wants to add, to the account. You may also notice that you drop certain details from previous tellings of the story.

With individual memories all jumbled up with each other, it is hard to believe we ever know anything to be true. Did you really break your mother's favorite vase when you were three? Was that really your father throwing rocks into the river with you when you were seven? The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed. When it comes to memory, however, we may want to start carrying video cameras if we want to record the true picture.

Which line from the text best explains why the author suggests we start carrying video cameras?

You may understand why some experts think eyewitness testimony is unreliable
The next time you are retelling a story, notice what you add
With individual memories all jumbled up with each other
The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed

the author suggests to carry video cameras around because our memories tend to fade over time

Is page one of the story the importance of being earnest the most important part/section of the story? If not what is the most important section?

The word _____ below could be replaced with the synonym "twisted", in the sentence without changing its meaning.

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;


diverged
bent
undergrowth

What does William find in the library that inspires him to put his dreams of becoming a scientist into action?
BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND

Which of the following best describes the proper use of a signal phrase?

A signal phrase may appear before, in the middle, or after researched information you are sharing.
A signal phrase should appear before the researched information you are sharing.
A signal phrase should appear in the middle of the researched information you are sharing.
A signal phrase should appear after the researched information you are sharing.

Which part of the dictionary entry shows the pronunciation of the word whelp?

\ ˈ(h)welp \

verb

a young boy or girl

noun

In the spaces to the left of each number write P for phrase, IC for independent clause, and DC for dependent clause.


______ 21. After the dinner party

______ 22. Each answered

______ 23. Driving home

______ 24. Reading helps

______ 25. Giving him a lift

______ 26. Speak clearly

______ 27. Since few arrived

______ 28. No one saw

______ 29. Jumping is exhausting.

______ 30. Besides doing your work

______ 31. Until we leave

______ 32. That fell

______ 33. Where it fell

______ 34. Before crossing the street

______ 35. While we waited

______ 36. Have a great time

______ 37. Which is yours

______ 38. No one cared

______ 39. Left for dead

______ 40. Because they went

Explain the poem line by line Ozymandias.

which phrase is the most negative connotation: a garnish style, a bold style, or a gaudy style

What two types of structures do compositions have?

One of the girls brought some candy for you.

The prepositional phrase(s) is/are _____.

brought some candy
for you
of the girls
some candy
one of the girls

In Chapter 13, William explains the connection between superstition, magic, and science. Why do you suppose people in his community relied on magic to explain what they didn’t understand?

Annotate this ( Find rhetorical devices, motifs, and symbolism the themes just by looking at it

Scene: Morning-room in ALGERNON'S flat in Half Moon Street
The room is luxuriously and artistically furnished. The
sound of a piano is heard in the adjoining room. LANE is
arranging afternoon tea on the table, and after the music has
ceased, ALGERNON enters.
ALGERNON. Did you hear what I was playing, Lane?
LANE. I didn't think it polite to listen, sir.
ALGERNON. I'm sorry for that, for your sake. I don't
play accurately — any one can play accurately — but I
play with a wonderful expression. As far as the piano is
concerned, sentiment is my forte. I keep science for
Life.
LANE. Yes, sir.
ALGERNON. And, speaking of the science of Life, have

you got the cucumber sandwiches cut for Lady Brack-
nell?

LANE. Yes, sir. (Hands them on a salver.)
ALGERNON. (Inspects them, takes two, and sits down on the
sofa.) Oh! ... by the way, Lane, I see from your book

Is page 1 of the importance of being earnest the most important section of the book?


Scene: Morning-room in ALGERNON'S flat in Half Moon Street
The room is luxuriously and artistically furnished. The
sound of a piano is heard in the adjoining room. LANE is
arranging afternoon tea on the table, and after the music has
ceased, ALGERNON enters.
ALGERNON. Did you hear what I was playing, Lane?
LANE. I didn't think it polite to listen, sir.
ALGERNON. I'm sorry for that, for your sake. I don't
play accurately — any one can play accurately — but I
play with a wonderful expression. As far as the piano is
concerned, sentiment is my forte. I keep science for
Life.
LANE. Yes, sir.
ALGERNON. And, speaking of the science of Life, have

you got the cucumber sandwiches cut for Lady Bracknell?

LANE. Yes, sir. (Hands them on a salver.)
ALGERNON. (Inspects them, takes two, and sits down on the
sofa.) Oh! ... by the way, Lane, I see from your book that
on Thursday night when Lord Shoreman and Mr. Worthing were dining with me, eight bottles of champagne are entered as having been consumed.

LANE.
Yes, sir; eight bottles and a pint.

ALGERNON.
Why is it that at a bachelor’s establishment the servants invariably drink the champagne? I ask merely for information.

Is page one of the importance of being earnest the most important part of the story? Yes or no answer.

Which of the following thesis statements is the strongest?

I am going to write an essay about a severe type of snowstorm called a blizzard.
This essay will show the cause and effect of blizzards in New England.
Blizzards are severe snowstorms that are characterized by long periods of strong sustained winds, low visibility due to falling snow, and temperatures below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Some blizzards have winds of over 45 miles per hour that blow snow around for hours at a time.

What part of speech is the word in BOLD?

Brian walked slowly home, as the DAY was so warm and pleasant.

Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective

Which statement best evaluates the effectiveness of the conclusion
paragraph?
Thesis Statement: My future job must include human interaction, a
nontraditional workspace, and teamwork.
Main Points:
1. Work with people
2. Work in a nontraditional workspace
3. Work in a place where coworkers share ideas
Conclusion: In the end, my future job will be one that allows me to
collaborate with my coworkers in dynamic and nontraditional
workspaces. If I am forced to sit behind a desk I will be extremely bored. Furthermore, I will be less productive if I am forced to work alone without the chance to discuss ideas with my coworkers. So the next time an adult asks me what I want to do when
I grow up, I will tell them a job without a desk, in an office full of
people. That's my dream job!

A. The conclusion is effective because it presents interesting information not addressed in the body paragraphs.
B. The conclusion is ineffective because it does not restate the thesis in a new way.
C. The conclusion is effective because it restates the thesis, summarizes the main points, and includes a satisfying close.
D. The conclusion is ineffective because it fails to leave the reader with a thought-provoking question.

Will give brainiest and lots of points please help .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .Science is divided into four major areas. Physical science is concerned with the nature of the universe, tiny atoms, vast galaxies, the earth, and the natural events that take place on the earth. Biological science involves the study of plants and animals. The social studies are sometimes referred to informally as sciences. The social studies are concerned with the study of man and society. Mathematics and logic are together considered the fourth branch of the sciences. Mathematics and logic are the scientists’ second language. Mathematics gave man the process of counting. Logic gave him the process of thinking. Mathematics help scientists to understand the physical and biological sciences and conduct investigationsUse your notes above as information for a summary. Write the summary in the paragraph box below. Remember to use your own words. The summary should be around one-third the length of the original.